A driver was shot on the eastbound 105 Freeway near Vermont Avenue in South Los Angeles on Thursday, prompting an extended closure of several lanes. The victim, found slumped over the wheel of a black Toyota Camry in the carpool lane, was rushed to a hospital in critical condition. The rear window of the vehicle was shattered, according to authorities.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to the scene at approximately 1:45 p.m. after reports of an unresponsive driver. Investigators are searching for a suspect and suspect vehicle, though no weapons have been recovered. The incident is being investigated as possible highway violence.
The shooting caused significant traffic delays, with backups stretching west to the 405 Freeway. The closure affected the three far-left lanes of the eastbound 105 Freeway just west of Vermont Avenue. Authorities have not yet determined what triggered the violence.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Los Angeles Communications Center at (323) 259-3200 or CHP Detective Chambers at (323) 644-9550 during business hours.